Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Union Incvmcu.vic.cricket.com.au/files/56/files/manuals/Jnr Carnival Guide 20… · VMCU SHIELD COMPETITIONS -- A BRIEF HISTORY HISTORY OF THE VMCU

Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Union Inc Founded - 1913

Patron: Russell Thomas

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December 2016

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME On behalf of the VMCU, and the Match Committee, I am delighted to welcome all participants to the 2017 VMCU Shield competition. We are proud that this competition is recognised by Cricket Victoria as the preeminent representative competition for young cricketers after the pathways program, and this is borne out by the increasing number of teams each year. Victoria is the leading state for junior participation in organised cricket programs and this carnival provides young players with an opportunity for healthy competition in the various age categories with the key objective of supporting their cricket development. The match committee has again worked very hard to put together the various grades and ensure the smooth running of the carnival, which is no mean feat with the number of associations and teams participating. I thank them in advance for their efforts and trust others will assist them wherever possible as the games proceed. The numbers in the Girls competition (Fatone Shield) and the U18 Arnold Shield have once again increased and there is now 95 teams participating in this carnival To our other volunteers, we thank you for your contribution and I trust the players will recognise the assistance you provide. Whether you are a coach, team manager, scorer or ‘parents taxi’, you play an invaluable role in supporting their cricketing development and hopefully gain a better understanding of what the great game can provide.



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A special message of thanks to our sponsors and supporters The Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Union would like to express our gratitude to the companies, associations, local government bodies and volunteers that have supported these competitions in the past and will, we hope, continue to do so in the future. CRICKET VICTORIA ASCOT VALE TROPHIES SPORTS & TROPHIES LASERPRO GLEN EIRA COUNCIL and all of the local Councils and cricket clubs whose facilities are made available during the competitions. The VMCU also wishes to acknowledge and thank all of the Coaches, team managers, scorers, parents and umpires who make such a significant contribution to the success of these elite competitions.

My message to the players is simple. You have been given the opportunity to represent your association, your club and yourself in a top class competition. Do it to the best of your ability and in the true spirit of the game of cricket and it will reward you many times over in the future. Hopefully, this might lead to higher representative honours for some of the players. I wish all participants the best of luck for an enjoyable and rewarding carnival. Mark Keating - PRESIDENT



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INTRODUCTORY NOTES FOR ASSOCIATIONS AND TEAM MANAGERS This season we expect to see a total of 90+ teams participating across the 8 grades. The growth over the past few years has been gratifying, and we are delighted with the support from all cricket Associations. We wish all players good fortune in the coming competitions, and look forward to some exciting and competitive cricket. PENALTIES Failure to submit Match and Umpires reports on time $20 Failure to enter online results by requested time $20 Failure to enter Best Player votes by Umpires on time $20 Failure to attend the Pre-competition meeting $20 Umpires failing to attend a match they have been appointed to $20 fine to the Association the umpire represents. Fines may be imposed at the discretion of the VMCU Match Sub-Committee. FIXTURES All fixtures have been finalised and are included in this booklet. GROUND ALLOCATIONS Each Association is requested to make available the best possible facilities for these elite competitions. Associations are reminded that an alternative synthetic ground must be allocated for the Jim Beitzel Shield & Phil Arnold Shield turf grounds (the alternative is required in the event that play cannot commence on the turf wicket, due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances). TEAM MANAGERS CONTACT DETAILS Contact details for team managers in all grades will be issued separately. It is most important that all team managers keep these contact details available, as it may be necessary to make contact with an opposition team at some time during the competitions.



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LUNCHES Those Associations intending to provide lunches for visiting teams should also indicate their intention to the VMCU. At the very least, Associations must make adequate facilities available for visiting teams and Umpires. It would be in the best interests of the competitions if all teams could make arrangements to provide lunches for both Umpires. UMPIRES Associations are required to appoint suitably qualified Official Umpires for all home and away matches, and for Quarter finals if the fixture includes such finals. Umpires for the Semi finals and Grand finals will be appointed by the VMCU Match Sub-Committee USE OF “MYCRICKET” FOR INFORMATION Each association will be responsible for providing the necessary information and access to their own MyCricket site to allow data entry in a timely manner. The VMCU will offer advice throughout the carnival to assist with any problems that might arise with data entry. Timely entry of data into MyCricket is very important as it generates ladders, which need to be up-to-date at the start of each days play. The system also updates player stats which will provide Region Managers with useful data. As a part of the Cricket Victoria Pathway, the performances of players in these competitions are monitored in the search for the most promising cricketers.



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RESULTS ENTRY Results entry will be online via the MyCricket system. To enter data

Use the link on your own web site to MyCricket and its log in page (https://mycricketadmin.cricket.com.au)

Then Login using Login ID and Password supplied by your Association

Once logged in, on LHS side choose the Teams tab, and then under the Matches drop-down menu complete Select Teams, Enter Match Results, Enter Player Score, Enter Votes and finally Enter Captains report (for Umpires’ Assessments) tasks for the relevant match

Responsibilities & Timelines Associations will register players with the VMCU prior to the tournament for the squad they have been selected for. The home team will be responsible for entering the match result for each home game, plus their own players batting scores and bowling analysis. This must be done by no later than 7pm on the day of the match. The away team will be required to access the website and check and confirm the results entered by the home team, as well as enter their own players individual scores/bowling analysis. This must be done by no later than 7.30pm on the day of the match. ASSESSMENTS OF UMPIRES Each Team Manager should ascertain the name of both attending Umpires so that after each match, an online assessment of the umpires can be completed by each using the MyCricket System. To assist in this process, all associations need to supply their list of Umpires for the carnival and their contact details to the VMCU Administrator. Your assessments will form the choice of umpires made for finals.



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The Team Manager enters MyCricket by the user name and password supplied by their association. They are to do the normal things like select the Team, enter match scores and players statistics through the “MATCHES” tab.

At the “Enter Match Results” page there are two drop boxes to select the Umpires (Umpire 1, Umpire 2) for the games (see below). Select the two Umpires attending the game from the list provided. If the name is not there please email the VMCU Administrator to help .



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Once you have saved the Match Results page you can then go to “Enter Captain’s Report”

The assessment page will then open and assessments can be made for both Umpires. (Note If you have not selected the Umpires at the “Enter Match Results” Page then the assessments page will not appear



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Once completed you need to save/submit the page. UMPIRE SELECTION OF PLAYER OF THE MATCH Umpire’s Player of the Match forms are available as a download from the VMCU website http://vmcu.cricketvictoria.com.au/resources/forms. Home team manager should supply a form at the end of the match to the two umpires, who will vote 3, 2 and 1 on the form. The home team manager will then need to upload these votes to the MyCricket site on the day of the match.

You access the Votes through your association login and Matches Tab

Click “Enter Votes” and select the Grade you are entering Votes for



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Before clicking on GO as instructed it is best to change the round to that just finished and

you are entering results for.

A full player list is shown

for both Teams (if not wait

until they do). Enter 3, 2, 1

against the player the

Umpires have selected

Click Update at the bottom

of the page once all votes

are entered, to record them



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VMCU MATCH SUB-COMMITTEE

Chairman Chris Hatzistavrou [email protected] 0410 431 375 VMCU Administrator Rodney Patterson [email protected] 0408 088 580 Umpires’ Coordinator Pat Meehan [email protected] 0413 569 144 Under 16 Coordinator Neil Daly [email protected] 0428 794 002 Under 14 Coordinator Chris Pleitner [email protected] 0448 675 662 Under 12 Coordinator Phillip Arnold [email protected] 0488 619 014 Under 18 & U12 Fatone Coordinator Stuart Hamilton [email protected] 0413 312 521

mailto:[email protected]






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VMCU SHIELD COMPETITIONS -- A BRIEF HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE VMCU SHIELD COMPETITION Prior to 1983 the only Inter Association cricket managed by the CUOV (forerunner to VMCU) was the VCA Shield (now Wright Shield) played under various age conditions from under 21 to under 25 and Interstate Carnival matches where a representative team of these players was chosen to play against other states. Before 1957 a number of representative teams also travelled to Victorian country centres for matches against local associations. For lower age groups inter association matches were played but these were largely organised by individual associations with no formal competition although in 1978 a number of associations did band together under the name of the Inter Association Junior Cricket Carnival to organise a carnival for players in the under 12 age group. Note; A more detailed summary of the activities of the IAJCC can be found on the VMCU Website. In 1984 the Union decided to introduce a metropolitan wide competition for under 12 players. The competition was named after long time Secretary and Life Member of the Union, Keith Mitchell. While this was considered to be an elite level of competition the rules were structured in such a way as to encourage maximum player participation. The competition quickly became highly regarded by the cricket community as the entry point with players proceeding to R M Hatch at under 14, run by the VSDCA, and Dowling Shield at under 16 run by Premier cricket clubs. In 1999 Cricket Victoria established 16 regions in the state and by 2002/3 had transferred the Dowling Shield from a Premier Club to Region based competition and Region teams were also selected at under 14, under 16 and under 18 levels. The CUOV was restructured to a Board representing each of the 8 metropolitan regions and changed its name to the more appropriate Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Union. In discussions with CV it was decided to introduce metropolitan wide competitions at association level for both under 14 and under 16 age groups to underpin the CV programs and provide opportunities for more players. Again, the ground work of the IAJCC which had been running its competition in these age groups was invaluable to the rapid implementation of the VMCU Shield Carnival.

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It was also decided to accept applications from nearby VCCL associations as some were included in Metropolitan regions for Pathway purposes and others were keen to give their junior players a wider range of competition. The VMCU Shield Competition has flourished and expanded and now hosts around 90 teams each year from approximately 16 associations. It has a clear role in supporting the Pathway program of Cricket Victoria and provides talented players with the opportunity to participate in a professionally run competition to showcase their abilities. A brief summary of the grades and their purpose are as follows: Under 12 – Played on Synthetic Wickets Keith Mitchell Shield first played 1984 Open to all associations for first team only. Finals played by first 4 teams. Keith Mitchell Cup first played 2002/3 Finals played between associations who entered the Mitchell

Shield but finished in positions 5 to 8. This has since been disbanded

Josh Browne Plate first played 2002/3 Open to all associations for additional teams or those who do

not wish to enter Mitchell Shield. Claudia Fatone Shield - Female First played 2013/14 Open to all associations Under 14 – Played on Synthetic Wickets Russell Allen Shield first played 2002/3 Open to all associations for first team only. Des Nolan Cup first played 2007/8 Open to all associations for additional teams. Under 16 Jim Beitzel Shield first played 2002/3 Played exclusively on turf wickets. Open to all associations. Keith Mackay Shield first played 2004/5 Played on synthetic wickets. Open to all associations.

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Under 18 Phil Arnold Shield First played 2014/15 Open to all associations and played on either Turf

or Synthetic surfaces Trophies While the primary focus is on player development the Board wishes to recognise the contribution made by other people to these competitions and accordingly awards trophies to the best player in each grade throughout the competition (as voted by the professional umpires). These are as follows Arnold Shield Pat Meehan Award Beitzel Shield Fred Barling Award Keith Mackay Keith Mackay Award Des Nolan Des Nolan Award Mitchell Shield Lloyd Champion Award Josh Browne Plate Alan Bailey Award Fatone Shield Arthur Ince Award Profiles outlining the contribution of these people can be found on the VMCU website. An award is also made to the Player of the Grand Final as decided by the Umpires. Contributions and Assistance Over the years a significant number of people have contributed to the success and high standing the Shield Competition now enjoys. While some have been recognised individually, as outlined above, the VMCU Board is grateful to the many others who have acted as team managers, coaches, umpires and scorers to ensure the competition runs smoothly each year. We trust the satisfaction you received in these roles will be sufficient reward.

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VMCU Shield Competition Rules - 2016/17

CONTENTS

Rule 1 Purpose Rule 2 Cricket Victoria Regional Pathway Rule 3 Participating Associations Rule 4 Code of Conduct Rule 5 Competition Rules Rule 6 Registration Fees Rule 7 Playing Facilities and Conditions Rule 8 Safety Regulations Rule 9 Insurance Rule 10 Qualifications to Play Rule 11 Team Sheets Rule 12 Compulsory Closure and End of Match Rule 13 Interruptions due to inclement weather / unforeseen circumstances Rule 14 Extreme Temperature Rule 15 Short-pitched Deliveries, No Balls and Wides Rule 16. Limitations Rule 17 Lunch & Drinks Breaks Rule 18 Competition Points Rule 19 Finals Series Rule 20 Umpires Rule 21 Match Results and Reports Rule 22 Disputes / Protests, and Reports of Players, Officials or Spectators Rule 23 Under 16/18 Special Rules Rule 24 Under 14 Special Rules Rule 25 Under 12 Special Rules Rule 26 Under 12 Girls Special Rules

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Rule 1 Purpose 1.1 To provide an improved cricket competition throughout January for as

many of Victoria’s Metropolitan Under age keenest and most skilful cricketers as possible.

1.2 To promote sportsmanship and goodwill under competition conditions, between young cricketers, Associations and administrators.

Rule 2 Cricket Victoria State Championships (Regional Pathway) 2.1 The VMCU and Associations recognize the pre-eminence of CV State

Championship competitions. 2.2 Players selected for CV Regional Under 14, Under 16 or Under 18 State

Championship (Pathway) competitions or VSDCA Under 15 Craig competition, in the current season, are ineligible to play in any VMCU competitions, in the current season.

2.3 The VMCU Shield Competitions will be known as the: Under 18 Phil Arnold Shield

Under 16: Jim Beitzel Shield and Keith Mackay Cup Under 14: Russell Allen Shield and Des Nolan Cup Under 12: Keith Mitchell Shield / Keith Mitchell Cup and Josh Browne Plate Under 12: Fatone Shield for Females Any other grade as needed.

Rule 3 Participating Associations 3.1 Participation shall be open to all VMCU-affiliated Associations and other

Associations as approved by the VMCU Board. 3.2 Nomination forms must be forwarded to the Administrator by a date to be

determined by the Board each year and must be accompanied by a cheque covering the registration fee if required.

Rule 4 Code of Conduct 4.1 All matches shall be played in accordance with the VMCU Policies and

Guidelines regarding behaviour of match officials, players and spectators. (See rule 22 for dealing with breaches)

4.2 Consumption of alcohol and/or tobacco products while in charge of junior players is prohibited. Further, consumption of alcohol at junior matches is discouraged. Clubs should remain mindful of Council by-laws relating to the consumption of alcohol in public parks.

Smoking is prohibited at all Junior matches governed by the VMCU.

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4.3 Excessive “coaching” from the boundary by team officials is not permitted. Should it occur and the Umpires are in agreement, a first warning shall be given by the Umpires to the officials.

4.4 If the offence is repeated and both Umpires are in agreement, a second warning shall be given by the Umpires to the officials and a penalty may, at the discretion of the Umpires, be imposed against the offending team. Such penalty shall be 1 match point. However in any finals match 10 penalty runs will be added to the non-offending club.

4.5 Any subsequent offences may also be penalized, at the discretion of the Umpires.

Rule 5 Competition Rules 5.1 The competitions arranged and conducted by the VMCU Match Sub-

committee shall be played under the current Laws of Cricket, except where otherwise provided for in these VMCU Rules.

5.2 Umpires will enforce the LBW Rule in all age groups. Team Managers must ensure all squad members are aware of and understand the LBW rule before the competition commences.

Rule 6 Registration Fees 6.1 The VMCU Board shall determine the registration fee for participating

teams for the current season. Rule 7 Playing Facilities and Conditions 7.1 Associations are required to provide the best possible pavilion facilities

and ground conditions within their own area for home games. Associations should review their ground selections a week before the commencement of the carnival to ensure they continue to be suitable

7.2 The pitch surface shall be in accordance with requirements of the VMCU Board. For synthetic wickets, conventional VMCU-approved surfaces may be used, however the use of “All Seasons” synthetic surfaces is not a preferred surface to use during this carnival. FLICX or other portable modular plastic pitches are not to be used.

7.3 A minimum of thirty (30) markers must identify the boundary.

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7.4 Facilities must include the following: (a) Toilets – both male and female (b) Drinking water – accessible to anyone (c) Shelter in case of extreme heat, rain, or hazardous weather

(lightning / hail) (d) A scoreboard, which must be workable, and can be clearly seen by

players and Umpires. (e) Have access to change rooms

7.5 Home grounds are to be notified to the Administrator by the date advised annually.

For turf competitions, each association shall nominate prior to commencement of the competition (a) an alternative ground with a synthetic wicket. In the event of play

not being able to commence on a nominated turf ground, the match should be moved to the alternative synthetic ground.

(b) The alternative ground is to be located as near as practicable to the nominated turf ground to ensure minimal loss of time. Rule 13 applies to any loss of time resulting from relocation under this rule.

(c) For turf wickets, the host club and its Curator shall be the sole arbiters of ground conditions for any scheduled day of play. Any decision to delay the start of a match or to abandon play on that ground shall be made by the club and notified to the Umpires and team managers at the earliest possible opportunity.

7.6 Balls Umpires are required to inspect the balls supplied for home and away

matches to ensure compliance with VMCU requirements. VMCU-approved leather balls are to be used. (a) Two (2) piece for synthetic grades. 156 gm for U14 and U16, 142

gm for U12 and for the U12 females the use of 142g White ball is recommend

(b) Four (4) piece for turf or U18 grades (whether played on turf or an alternative synthetic wicket).

Each team shall provide VMCU-approved balls for all matches. Subject to availability of CV subsidy, each Association may receive an allocation of balls from the VMCU. Also the VMCU will endeavour to supply balls to the competing Associations for both semi-finals and grand finals.

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7.7 Lunch and Drinks (a) Each home team is to make facilities available for cooling drinks,

and making up extra drinks if required. (b) Each team is to provide their own drinks for the drinks breaks. (c) The VMCU recommend the home team provide lunches for both

teams plus visiting officials and Umpires. Lunches should be healthy and nutritional and as a minimum, sandwiches, cakes and fruit are recommended.

7.8 Clothing It is recommended players wear broad brim hats during this carnival and

they must participate with predominantly white outfits which may be offset by colored side panels on playing shirts. All players must be in the same type of clothing (hats excepted and provided they are either white or association colors) during any match. Should this not occur, the matter is to be reported to the Match Sub-Committee who shall take whatever action they deem fit.

The use of advertising logos may be worn on players’ shirts/pullovers as hereinafter prescribed: (a) an Association logo may be worn on the left breast of either or both

of shirts/pullovers; (b) the Associations’ sponsor logo may be worn on one location, being

either the upper sleeve, collar or right breast of players’ shirts/pullovers.

All logos must be submitted to the VMCU Administrator for approval and are to be applied in accordance with the following dimensions:

Each commercial logo shall measure a maximum of 48.4 square centimeters either: a rectangle (not to exceed 48.4 square centimeters with no single

dimension smaller than 3.8cm); a square (7 cm x 7 cm); or a circle of 7.6 cm diameter

Player names and number may be utilized on the rear of any shirt. 7.9 Hours of play vary depending on age-group, see Rules 23, 24, 25, 26 7.10 Grounds: dimensions of grounds to be adhered to in accordance with

Rules 23.1, 24.1, 25.1, 26.1 7.11 Grounds of similar size should be used in all matches to ensure equality

within the competitions. Umpires are to record and approve variations and any encroachments on the playing arena, such as goal posts etc.

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Rule 8 Safety Regulations 8.1 The wearing of helmets and the use of batting protectors is compulsory for

all players whilst batting. In matches where close-in fielders, within 7 meters of the wicket, are permitted (U16 & U18s only), such fielders must wear helmets, however the Slip and Gully positions can be exempt. Wicket-keepers, keeping within 3 meters of the wicket must wear a helmet and/or mouthguard, particularly when standing up to the stumps to slower bowlers

8.2 The onus remains upon Team Managers to ensure all bowlers are protected from risk of injury.

8.3 Each team must have available a suitable First Aid Kit, of a type similar to that supplied by St. Johns’ Ambulance or RACE Sports Kits.

8.4 Each competing associations should follow the guidelines of “Sunsmart Victoria” which has been adopted by Cricket Victoria

Rule 9 Insurance 9.1 Each Association is responsible for arranging adequate Public Liability,

Player, Umpire and Manager’s insurance cover, in accordance with Local Government requirements, for any and all grounds nominated for use during these matches.

9.2 Each association shall agree to indemnify and save harmless, the VMCU from any and all claims, in respect of the nominated grounds, howsoever caused, during these Shield matches.

9.3 At each game, any Insurance ground assessment requirements which each association operates under, must be completed before the start of the game. Should the insurer require that boundaries be indented from fixed objects then this requirement must be met.

Rule 10 Qualifications to Play 10.1 Players must have played or deemed to have played at least three (3)

games in that association in the current season, whether that be in, a junior club registered in that association or a senior club whose junior teams are affiliated in that association. No player who has participated in any Premier Cricket first or second XI game is eligible to participate in this carnival.

10.2 In semi-finals and grand-finals games a player must have represented their Association in the current competition.

10.3 Under 12, 14, 16 or 18 players must meet the age eligibility as at 1st of September in the current season.

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10.4 Girls may be selected to play up to two (2) years out of their age group only where they are to participate outside designated girls competitions. Age eligibility is at 1st of September, in the current season.

10.5 If an association has 2 or more teams entered in an age group, the squads are to be separate and interchange of players is not permitted without the written approval of the VMCU Match Sub-committee.

10.6 The maximum number of players in a squad on any given match day is 15. The VMCU Match Sub-committee recommends either 13 or 14 players be selected.

Rule 11 Team Sheets 11.1 Each side shall nominate 13 players maximum on a team sheet. Any 11

players may bat, any 11 may bowl but only 11 are permitted to field at any one time. Players can be interchanged throughout. Team Sheets are to be handed to the Umpires before the game. Umpires should pass the team sheets to the respective opposing scorer.

11.2 Substitute fielders (14th or 15th player) are permitted, but shall not bowl, bat or keep wicket

Rule 12 Compulsory Closure and End of Match Compulsory Closure 12.1 If at the fall of the last wicket in the first innings, the over in progress has

not been completed, it shall be deemed to have been completed. 12.2 The team batting first, if not previously dismissed, shall have its innings

compulsorily closed at the end of the scheduled overs. The team batting second shall be entitled to receive at least the same number of completed overs but not more than the scheduled overs per innings.

12.3 Where the first innings is completed prior to the scheduled lunch break, if it concludes 30 minutes or more prior to the lunch break, the second innings shall commence immediately. If it concludes 29 minutes or less prior to the lunch break, lunch shall be taken immediately.

The details are included in Rules 23, 24, 25 and 26 “Hours of Play” for each age-group / competition.

End of Match 12.4 The match is to conclude as per the standard playing conditions. However

the game may conclude earlier provided a first innings decision has been reached and by mutual agreement of both team managers.

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12.5 Once the match has concluded: i) both scorers must crosscheck the scorebooks and come to an agreed

result. ii) the umpire(s) shall be satisfied of the result and sign both

scorebooks to that effect. Rule 13 Interruptions due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances 13.1 Inclement weather includes rain, lightning, extreme heat [36.0 °C+, see

Rule 14] and extreme wind conditions. Should thunderstorms activity, including lightning, be in the immediate vicinity of the playing area, play is to be suspended immediately. Players and officials should move to a safe shelter (e.g. cars, buildings, etc.) without delay. Play should not resume until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike, or the passing of the thunderstorm (at the discretion of the umpires)

In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, every effort should be made for the match to commence as soon as possible.

Note: While every effort should be made to commence or continue play, under the Laws of Cricket the Umpires are the sole arbiters of the suitability of playing conditions.

Should play not commence by 12:30pm for any Turf grade or 12pm for all other grades, the match will declared abandoned.

13.2 Where between 30 minutes and 60 minutes is lost, prior to the commencement of the game, or in the first innings of a match, then the number of overs to be bowled in each innings shall be reduced by one (1) over for every four (4) minutes, or part thereof, lost.

(Example: 45 minutes lost = 45 divided by 4 = 11.25, therefore 12 overs are deducted from the total scheduled overs i.e. each team loses 6 overs.) [taken to nearest even number]

Should play commence after 60 minutes of time lost but before the time allocated for abandonment then any lunch break shall be only 15 minutes in duration.

13.3 If less than 30 minutes is lost due to inclement weather during the first innings, then no deduction of overs will occur

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13.4 Under these rules, with a maximum time lost, (60 minutes) the minimum number of overs which can be bowled in the first innings to constitute a match, is 30 overs for Under 14, 16 & U18 and 25 overs for Under 12, if the team batting first has not been dismissed. Under such circumstances the lunch break will be taken at the completion of the first batting team’s innings.

13.5 If play is abandoned before the completion of the first innings, then the match may be re-scheduled for an allotted spare day if available (any re-scheduling will be at the discretion of the VMCU Match Sub-committee). Should any scheduled match reach a result on the scheduled day, and the Sub-committee has determined to reschedule that round, then the results of that match will stand and not be replayed on the allotted spare day

If play is abandoned in more than 50% of matches in any given round in a particular grade, all matches for that round in that grade shall be drawn and each team shall be awarded 3 points and any match details will not be taken into consideration for percentage calculations.

This rule is not applicable to any finals games. 13.6 If the first innings is completed, either by dismissal or compulsory closure,

and 30 minutes or more is lost because of bad weather at the commencement of, or during the team batting second innings, then play shall conclude at 4.15pm (5.15pm for U16 Beitzel Shield & U18 Arnold Shield) unless the team batting second has been dismissed or has scored the required runs to achieve a result. One over shall be deducted from the required number of overs to be bowled in the second innings for each four (4) minutes or part thereof lost.

13.7 If less than 30 minutes is lost, the match may be extended beyond 4.15pm to make up lost time, however play must not continue beyond 4:45pm for all synthetic competitions, and 5:15pm for the U16 Beitzel Shield turf competition or any Under 18 competition.

13.8 If the team bowling in the second innings fails to bowl the allotted number of overs within the time allowed and the Team Managers are unable to agree on an honorable draw, then the aggrieved Team Manager may advise the official umpire of intent to lodge a protest, in accordance with these rules.

13.9 In the event the side batting first, has been dismissed in fewer than the allotted overs, the side batting second shall be entitled to receive only the maximum scheduled overs for that innings

13.10 No more than the scheduled number of overs may be bowled in any innings.

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Rule 14 Extreme Temperature 14.1 If the forecast temperature on any given day for the Central Business

District (CBD) is 40.0°C or higher, all matches shall be cancelled. Matches may be re-scheduled to a spare day if available.

14.2 If the temperature forecast for any given day for the CBD is between 36.0 and 39.9°C, matches will commence at 9.30 am and be reduced to 30 overs per side or 20 overs if it is a female grade, with a 20 minutes break between innings. Lunch should be taken after the match. The Umpires will ensure the appropriate drinks breaks are taken. In the U16 Turf & U18 competitions, matches will commence at 10.00 am.

14.3 If the temperature forecast for any given day for the CBD is 35.9°C or below, matches shall proceed under the standard conditions outlined in the Rules.

14.4 If there is any disagreement regarding temperature, the forecast is to be confirmed by umpires and team managers by accessing the Bureau of Meteorology forecast by phone on 1196 or through the website www.bom.gov.au (Victoria, Melbourne CBD). This forecast is updated at approximately 5am each morning.

14.5 Once the game has commenced and conditions become oppressive then the Umpires together shall decide on the continuation of play.

Rule 15 Short-pitched Deliveries, No-Balls and Wides 15.1 Short-pitched delivery: is defined for the purpose of these Rules as a

delivery which, after bouncing, rises above shoulder height to a batter standing upright at the crease. The bowling of excessive short-pitched deliveries is to be discouraged by all Team Managers and Captains.

In U18, U16 and U14 competitions only one (1) short-pitched delivery is permitted in an over, any subsequent short-pitched deliveries in that over shall be called “no ball” by the Umpire.

In U12 competitions short-pitched bowling is not permitted and the umpire shall call “no ball”.

15.2 The bowling of high full-tosses is deemed unfair. Any such ball, which passes or would have passed above waist height on the full for the batter standing upright at the crease, shall be called “no ball”. This shall apply to all bowlers regardless of speed.

15.3 Any ball bowled by a bowler which passes over the batter’s head giving them no opportunity to score, shall be called “no ball”.

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15.4 If a delivery bounces off the batting surface, or bounces on the edge of a concrete base, it shall be called “no ball”.

15.5 To assist umpires with consistent adjudication of LEG SIDE wide deliveries, lines are to be marked at 90 degrees to the batting crease, 75 cms on either side of the stumps. Umpires should note that balls passing outside these marks on the off side are not necessarily wides.

15.6 No balls and wides shall be re-bowled, and one (1) run shall be added to the score, plus any additional runs scored from those deliveries. For female grades, wides and no balls shall not be re-bowled but 2 runs will be awarded to the batter plus any runs scored.

Rule 16 Limitations 16.1 No more than five (5) players are to field on the leg side, and not more

than two (2) players are to field behind square leg on the legside. 16.2 To encourage player rotation and involvement, a bowler may leave the

field and return without any time-delay constraints on their resumption of bowling

16.3 Interchange of players in the field is to be conducted in an orderly fashion and at the completion of an over.

16.4 In the event of extreme temperatures (see Rule 14), interchanging the field may occur at 5 over intervals for all age groups. Injured, ill or inconvenienced players may be replaced in the field at any time. The team captain shall notify the Umpires of an intention to interchange players in the field.

16.5 Limitations on maximum permitted overs and bowling spells in different age groups are shown on the next page, and covered in Rules 23, 24, 25 and 26. These restrictions are designed to protect bowlers from injuries that may result from excessive workloads. Bowlers must rest for the overs calculated as follows: (a) A bowling spell is completed when the bowler is replaced by

another bowler at the same end. (b) The bowler so replaced cannot return to any bowling crease until

at least the same number of overs as their completed spell has been bowled from the same end.

16.6 In the event a bowler commences an over beyond the maximum number of overs to be bowled in an innings, the scorers shall alert the Umpires and the captain of the fielding side and these deliveries shall be void and struck from the scorebook. The over shall then be bowled by an eligible bowler.

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16.7 The following batting retirement restrictions will apply unless amended by these rules. The batter must retire immediately following the shot which takes the player to the retirement figure and the ball has become dead. Compulsory retirement will not be enforced in female grades.

Under 18 Under 16 Under 14 Under 12 100 100 60 40

16.8 Retired batters may return to the crease, in order of retirement, after the

fall of the wicket of one of the last two listed batters. 16.9 Batters who retire at the compulsory retirement score and who do not

return to the crease under this Rule shall be recorded as “Retired Not Out”. Batters who retire hurt or inconvenienced may return to the crease at the fall of any subsequent wicket. Batters who retire hurt and do not return to the crease shall be recorded as “Retired Not Out”. Batters who retire before reaching the compulsory retirement score, and who are not injured or inconvenienced, shall be recorded as “Retired Out”.

Rule 17 Lunch and Drinks Breaks 17.1 A lunch break of 30 minutes will be taken between innings unless these

rules advise otherwise. It is the intention of the governing body that home associations provided lunches for all opposition and Umpires. In Grand finals the participating teams will be responsible for supply of their own lunches and drinks.

17.2 Drinks breaks, of no more than 3 minutes duration, shall be taken at the completion of overs numbers 15 & 30 (U12 Fatone Shield 10 & 20), in each innings, in all age groups, during normal matches. In matches shortened due to extreme temperature, drinks breaks shall be taken after overs number 10 & 20, in each innings, in all age groups

17.3 Coaches, Team Managers and team members may enter the playing area during the drinks break, provided play is not unnecessarily delayed. Spectators are not permitted to enter the playing area during the game or at the drinks break.

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Summary of Start Times Normal Match Conditions U16 Turf

& U18

U16 synth

Under 14

U12 Mitchell

U12 JBP U12

Fatone

Start Time 10:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am Maximum Overs per Side

45 45 40 40 40 20

Compulsory Retirement

100 100 60 40 40 -

Maximum overs in an innings

9 9 8 6 6 -

Maximum overs in a spell

6 6 4 4 4 -

Match conditions applicable in hot weather (Rule 14) U16 Turf

& U18

U16 synth

Under 14 U12

Mitchell U12 JBP

U12 Fatone

Start Time 10:00am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am

Maximum Overs per Side

30 30 30 30 30 20

Compulsory Retirement

70 70 45 30 30 -

Maximum overs in an innings

6 6 6 5 5 -

Maximum overs in a spell

6 6 6 3 3 -

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Rule 18 Competition Points 18.1 Win on first innings 6 points Tie on first innings 3 points Draw – due to weather /unforeseen circumstances 3 points Walkover / Forfeit 6 points Bye To be determined by

the Match Sub-Committee

Rule 19 Finals Series 19.1 Finals series may consist of Quarter finals, Semi Finals and a Grand Final.

The use of Quarter finals will depend on the overall structure of each competition (ie: how many teams in each group), so may vary from year to year

19.2 To determine finals positions the teams finishing with the highest number of competition points at the end of the home of away games will progress. Should two or more teams finish on the same points, percentages shall determine the placings.

19.3 Unless otherwise determined by the VMCU Match Sub-committee, in

competitions where Semi-finals only have been allocated the top four (4) teams will progress and games will be played as:

1st v 4th 2nd v 3rd

19.4 In competitions where Quarter finals have been allocated the top eight (8) teams will progress and games will be played as:

1st v 8th 2nd v 7th 3rd v 6th 4th v 5th The winning teams for each of the quarter finals will then be ranked in the

order they were on the ladder at the end of the home-and-away games and play Semi finals as indicated below

Highest-ranked v Lowest-ranked Second highest-ranked v Third highest-ranked 19.5 Quarter finals (if fixtured) and Semi finals shall be played on the home

ground of the team finishing higher on the ladder at the end of the home-and-away series games.

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19.6 The VMCU Match Sub-committee may program reserve dates for quarter finals and semi final should the scheduled playing days be abandoned as per these rules. However in the event of a tie or no result in any Quarter final or any Semi final matches, the team finishing higher on the ladder shall advance to the Semi final or Grand final.

19.7 Unless otherwise determined by the VMCU Match Sub-committee, for Grand finals

Winners of the two Semi finals matches shall play off in the Grand final. Depending on availability, a reserve date for the grand Final may be fixtured by the VMCU Match Sub-committee. In the event of a tie, or a washout preventing completion of the Grand final, the Premiership shall be shared.

19.8 The VMCU Match Sub-committee shall allocate a suitable ground for the Grand final.

Rule 20 Umpires 20.1 Each Association shall provide suitably qualified and experienced Umpires

for all series games and for any quarter finals in which the Association is participating. Any Umpires should be older than 20 years of age with preferably umpiring experience. Senior Umpires must have Level 1 accreditation

An Umpire may officiate at no more than two (2) consecutive matches for any one team, to ensure Umpires control the match but do not participate in it. Where only one qualified Umpire is in attendance, the batting side shall provide a suitably qualified and experienced person to officiate at square leg only.

20.2 Umpires shall not coach or otherwise instruct players whilst officiating on the ground during a match, and shall ensure there is no time wasting by either side.

20.3 Umpires appointed by Associations, for series matches, shall be deemed to be officiating on behalf of the VMCU and shall remain impartial at all times.

20.4 The VMCU shall subsidise VMCU affiliate Associations for Umpires fees. 20.5 Failure to observe Rule 20.2 and 20.3 may be subject to protest by an

opposing team. If a protest is upheld, a penalty may be imposed by the VMCU Match Sub-committee/Tribunal as they deem fit.

20.6 The VMCU Match Sub-committee shall appoint Umpires for the semi-finals and grand-finals

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20.7 The names, addresses and contact phone numbers of the Umpires to be appointed by each association shall be notified to the VMCU Carnival Umpires’ Coordinator prior to the first match of the carnival. Each Association’s administrator shall forward a copy of the match rules to each of their Umpires.

20.8 Team Managers / Officials of any team shall not be appointed by their Association as Official Umpire for any match in which the team is engaged.

Rule 21 Match Reports 21.1 Both teams are to submit match results and scores in accordance with the

instructions issued by the VMCU Match Sub-committee. Rule 22 Disputes / Protests, and Reports of Players, Officials or Spectators 22.1 The officiating Umpire(s) is / are to be notified by Team Managers of any

disputes / protests by the completion of play on the day of the match. 22.2 The Umpire must immediately inform the opposing Team Manager /

Coach of the nature of the dispute / protest and if it cannot be resolved at the time, then a formal report on the matter shall be conveyed verbally to the Umpires’ Coordinator no later than 6pm on that day.

22.3 The VMCU Match Sub-committee must, by phone, interview the respective Team Managers / Coaches to obtain all relevant information relating to the matter in dispute.

22.4 The VMCU Match Sub-committee must obtain all details pertaining to the dispute to enable an informed decision to be made. The Sub-committee must immediately inform both Associations of its decision.

22.5 Where matters are not covered in the VMCU rules then the Laws of Cricket shall apply.

22.6 A written report must be submitted within 24 hours after the match, except in a final series match where it must be submitted by 8pm on that day.

22.7 Any team or team official found to be in breach of the competition rules, may after due consideration by the VMCU Match Sub-committee in accordance with VMCU rules be subject to penalty. Such penalty may be: (a) loss of points (b) loss of points and awarding of points to the opposing side. (c) penalty as deemed fit by the VMCU Match Sub-committee.

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22.8 The Umpire/s or Team Managers may report any player, official or spectator who may be in breach of the VMCU Policies and Guidelines regarding behaviour. The procedure to be followed in dealing with such reports is as per Rules 22.2, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5, and 22.6 above.

22.9 The VMCU Match Sub-committee, after due and careful consideration, may impose such penalty / suspension as they deem appropriate on reported individuals.

22.10 The decision/s of the VMCU Match Sub-committee shall be final and binding. There shall be no avenue of appeal because of the time constraints inherent in the competition schedule.

Rule 23 Under 16 and Under 18 Special Rules 23.1 Boundary markers shall be posted at a radius of 60 metres distance from

the batting crease. 23.2 Subject to any other requirements in these rules, if the normal boundary

of a nominated ground is a fence then this fence shall be the boundary for the match, provided that said boundary is not greater than 65 metres from the pitch (measured from the batting crease at each end and in a straight line between the two batting creases). If the boundary fence is more than 65 metres from the pitch, then markers shall be placed in accordance with Rule 23.1.

23.3 No bowler shall bowl more than nine (9) overs in an innings, but may bowl up to six (6) overs in a spell.

23.4 Players may wear spiked footwear when playing on turf provided approval is first obtained from the host club. However, all players must have alternative rubber-soled footwear available in case a match has to be moved to a synthetic ground.

23.5 In U16 & U18 competitions, close-in fieldsmen are permitted on the on-side or the off-side in front of the batter’s wicket. Such fielders must wear a helmet and protector.

23.6 Hours of Play: Under 16 Jim Beitzel Shield, (Turf competition) and any Under 18 competitions 23.6.1 10:30am to 1:15pm, or after the completion of 45 overs, which

ever comes earlier. A lunch break of is to be taken. 1:45pm to 4:30pm, or after completion of 45 overs, which ever

comes later.

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23.6.2 If the team batting first has its innings concluded before 12:45pm, but not by compulsory closure, a 10 minute break shall be taken and the second innings shall commence, continuing until 1:15pm, and then resuming after the lunch break.

If the first innings is concluded at or after 12:45pm but before 1:15pm, the lunch break shall be taken immediately. The team batting second shall be entitled to bat until 4:30pm, or at least until they have received the maximum scheduled number of overs per innings (subject to any agreement to end the match under Rule 12.4 or time lost due to weather under Rule 13.5.2)

If the first innings is not completed by 1:15pm, the innings is to be completed and the lunch break shortened so play resumes at 1:45pm

23.7 Hours of Play: Under 16 Keith Mackay Shield, (Synthetic competition) 23.7.1 10:00am to 12:45pm, or after the completion of 45 overs which

ever comes earlier. A lunch break is to be taken. 1:15pm to 4:00pm or after the completion of 45 overs which

ever comes later. 23.7.2 If the team batting first has its innings concluded before

12:15pm, but not by compulsory closure, a 10 minute break shall be taken and the second innings shall commence, continuing until 12:45pm, and then resuming after the lunch break.

If the first innings is concluded after 12:15pm but before 12:45pm, the lunch break shall be taken immediately. The team batting second shall be entitled to bat until 4:00pm, or at least until they have received the maximum scheduled number of overs per innings (subject to any agreement to end the match under Rule 12.4 or time lost due to weather under Rule 13.5)


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Rule 24 Under 14 Special Rules 24.1 Boundary markers shall be posted at a radius of 60 metres distance from

the batting crease. 24.2 A nine (9) metre circle must be marked at both ends of the wicket, from

which the fieldsmen are excluded, excepting the positions of point to wicket-keeper inclusive. Matches must not commence until the circles are in place.

24.3 No bowler shall bowl more than eight (8) overs in an innings, but may bowl up to four (4) overs in a spell.

24.4 Hours of Play: Under 14 Russell Allen Shield and Des Nolan Cup 24.4.1 10:00am to 12:45pm, or after the completion of 40 overs which

ever comes earlier. A lunch break is to be taken 1:15pm to 4:00pm or after the completion of 40 overs which





Rule 25 Under 12 Special Rules 25.1 Boundary markers shall be posted at a radius of 45 metres from the

batting crease. 25.2 A nine (9) metre circle must be marked at both ends of the wicket, from


25.3 The wicket-keeper is to be encouraged to wear a helmet and protector. 25.4 No bowler shall bowl more than six (6) overs in an innings and four (4) in a

spell.

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25.5 Under 12 batters may return to the crease, in order of retirement, after the fall of the wicket of one of the last two listed batters.

25.6 Batters who retire at the compulsory retirement score of 40, and who do not return to the crease under this Rule shall be recorded as “Retired Not Out”. Batters who retire hurt or inconvenienced may return to the crease at the fall of any subsequent wicket. Batters who retire hurt and do not return to the crease shall be recorded as “Retired Not Out”. Batters who retire before reaching the compulsory retirement score, and who are not injured or inconvenienced, shall be recorded as “Retired Out”.

25.7 Hours of Play: Under 12 Keith Mitchell Shield/Cup and Josh Browne Plate 25.7.1 10:00am to 12:45pm, or after the completion of 40 overs which

ever comes earlier. A lunch break is to be taken. 1:15pm to 4:00pm or after the completion of 40 overs which





Rule 26 Under 12 Girls Special Rules (20 over matches) 26.1 Boundary markers shall be posted at a radius of 40 metres from the centre

of the wicket. 26.2 The wicket will be 16 meters in length and teams need to supply stumps to

suit this requirement. The updated creases should be marked with chalk 26.3 A ten (10) metre circle must be marked at both ends of the wicket, from


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26.4 The wicket-keeper must wear a helmet and other protection needed when keeping up to the stumps.

26.5 A minimum of two (2) wicket keepers will we used per innings (to allow rotation of bowling) who will keep for a maximum of ten (10) overs.

26.6 Teams will consist of nine (9) players who will all bat and bowl. 26.7 All players must bowl a minimum of two (2) overs and up to a maximum of

three (3) overs. 26.8 Overs will be six (6) legitimate balls or up to eight (8) balls which include no

balls and wides in accordance with Rule 15. 26.9 Should a ball bounce more than twice (2) before batter receives a ball, will

be considered a no ball. 26.10 Overs to be bowled in 20 over bowling blocks from one end of the pitch. 26.11 Batters will need the normal protective gear, pads, gloves, helmet etc 26.12 Batters will receive 18 balls before they must retire. Ball count will not be

affected by wides or no balls unless a no ball is scored from. 26.13 Batters who retire can return when all other batters have batted and in

order they retired. 26.14 Wickets taken will count 26.15 The minimum number of players needed for a game to proceed is seven (7)

where the following changes are needed: 7 Player team – 6 players bowl 3 overs, 1 player bowl 2 overs,

batting retirement 22 balls 8 Player team – 4 players bowl 3 overs, 4 players bowl 2 overs,

batting retirement 20 balls

26.16 Hours of Play: 26.16.1 First innings; 10:00am to 11:15am, or after the completion of 20 overs whichever comes earlier. A 45 minute meal break is to be taken. Second innings, 12:00pm to 1:15pm or after the completion of 20 overs whichever comes later.

26.17 Where scheduling and conditions permit, a second match may be scheduled in the afternoon on the same day after the conclusion of a morning or first game. The second round will commence after a minimum of 30 min meal and refreshment break, according to the following:

26.17.1 First innings (game 2); 1:15pm to 2:30pm, or after the completion of 20 overs whichever comes earlier. A 15 min refreshment break is to be taken. Second innings; 2:45pm to 4:00pm or after the completion of 20 overs whichever comes later.

26.18 Options for the scheduling of evening games will also be considered by the VMCU games organising committee.

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Associations Participating in the 2017 VMCU Shield Competitions

Box Hill Reporter District Cricket Association BHRDCA

Dandenong District Cricket Association DDCA

Diamond Valley Cricket Association DVCA

Eastern Cricket Association ECA

Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association FTGDCA

Gisborne & District Cricket Association GDCA

Inner South East Cricket ISEC

Melton Junior Cricket Association MJCA

Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association MPCA

North West Metropolitan Cricket Association NWMCA

Northern Metropolitan Cricket Association NMCA

Ringwood District Cricket Association RDCA

South East Cricket Association SECA

West Gippsland Cricket Association WGCA

Western Region Junior Cricket Association WRJCA

Yarra Valley Cricket Association YVCA

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Planned Playing dates for the 2017 VMCU Shield Competitions

Age Group Round Robin Days Reserve Day(s)

Quarter Finals

Semi Finals

Grand Final

U12 Fatone 3, 4 , 5 Jan 9 Jan Sunday Jan

22

U12 Browne & Mitchell

9, 10, 11, 13 & 16 Jan 12 Jan 17 Jan 19 Jan Sunday Jan

22

U14 Nolan & Allen

9, 10, 11, 13 & 16 Jan 12 Jan 17 Jan 19 Jan Sunday Jan

22

U16 Mackay 9, 10, 11, 13, 16 & 17

Jan 12 Jan 19 Jan

Sunday Jan 22

U16 Bietzel 9, 10, 12, 16 & 17 Jan 19 Jan Sunday Jan

22

U18 Arnold 9, 10, 12, 16 & 17 Jan 19 Jan Sunday Jan

22

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